Local Rarity25th August 2018

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Always Birding

An influx of Redpoll today here at Askernish including a male that was ringed in Thornton, Leicester on 3rd November 2015. This was the forth time that I have controlled it here, the last time being a year ago, almost to the day!

Senior Member

A Mediterranean Gull was at Eoligarry this afternoon before moving to Traigh Mhor on the rising tide. 7 Black-tailed Godwits were also at Traigh Mhor. At least 7 Storm Petrels were feeding off Brevig during the late morning. 2 Blackcaps were at Glen.

Eyes and Ears Everywhere

Common Redshank – a flock of 7 came in off the sea from N just west of the lighthouse (1200) and carried on SW down the coast.
Hen Harrier – ringtail over Eoropie machair.
Sparrowhawk – female in Port of Ness.

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Outer Hebrides Birds is a small group of enthusiastic birders here in the islands. We enjoy birding on our local patch as much as we do looking for that elusive rarity. Many of us participate in the regular and one-off local BTO surveys.

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